Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Nevada
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Nevada earn a median of $78,140 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,140
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,720
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,250; the top 10% earn over $102,810. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
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- Security Guards$37,310 median in Nevada
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94,470 median in Nevada
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Nevada
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Nevada?
The median is $78,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,250 and the top 10% earn over $102,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.